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Enugu Govt Grieves Over Death of Ekweremadu

6Feb

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Enugu Govt Grieves Over Death of Ekweremadu

Enugu State government has expressed its deepest sadness over the death of the Commissioner for Transport, Rt. Hon. Mathias Ekweremadu Jnr, who died on Thursday, February 4, 2021, while in active service. The State government in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Nnanyelugo Chidi Aroh, condoled the late Ekweremadu family, the people of Aninri Local Government Area and Enugu State. the Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi equally led a state government delegation to the family of the late Commissioner for Transport, Rt. Hon. Ekweremadu Jnr, on a condolence visit, at his Enugu residence. Gov. Ugwuanyi who was accompanied by his Deputy, Hon. Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edward Ubosi, other members of the ...

Enugu State Govt Explains Exemption of Teachers, Other from Payment of Minimum Wage

15Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Finance, Labour, News, Nigeria

Enugu State Govt Explains Exemption of Teachers, Other from Payment of Minimum Wage

The government of Enugu State has explained that the reason why some civil servants, including primary school teachers were yet to be paid the new minimum wage was that it was working to fully capture every worker in their payroll. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Finance, Mrs Adaona Uyawune during the press briefing on the 2021 Appropriation Law of Enugu State. According to Uyawune, departments and agencies of the state relied on subventions to pay their workers, who were basically ad hoc staff. The state government had begun the payment of the new minimum wage in February 2020, though some workers in departments and agencies of the state government, including primary school teachers, have yet to start enjoying such benefit. Reacting to the development, the commissio...

Enugu Approves January 18 for School Resumption

5Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Education, News, Nigeria

Enugu Approves January 18 for School Resumption

Following a meeting of stakeholders in the education sector on Monday, the Enugu State Ministry of Education has announced January 18, 2021, as resumption date for all schools in the state. This was contained in a statement by the State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Uche Eze. He said the decision was reached at a meeting between the Ministry and major stakeholders in the sector, on Monday. Prof. Eze said that all schools in the state were advised to ensure full compliance with the NCDC guidelines for the containment of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), stressing that “the Ministry of Education will engage in constant monitoring of compliance when schools resume”. The Education Commissioner added that “it was also decided that to help engage the students/pupils, all tertiary i...

Enugu Govt Clarifies Ban on Cross-over Night Activities

31Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Religion

Enugu Govt Clarifies Ban on Cross-over Night Activities

Following public outcry over the cancellation of conventional cross-over night activities on 31st December, 2020 in Enugu State, the state government has clarified that "the said cancellation refers strictly to the cross-over night activities organised by the Enugu State Government". The clarification was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Nnanyelugo Chidi Aroh. There were fears in the state that the directive was applicable to the programmes of all churches across Enugu State. The commissioner said that the decision for the cancellation of the cross-over night activities organised by the state government "was occasioned by government's commitment to discourage the gathering of a multitude of people in order to contain and curtail the spread of the secon...

Gov Ugwuanyi Rates Improved Power Supply as his Administrations Highpoint

22Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Infrastructure, News, Nigeria, Power

Gov Ugwuanyi Rates Improved Power Supply as his Administrations Highpoint

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has said that the stepping down of 30MVA in Nsukka from the 132KV Makurdi Feeder, which his administration facilitated, to improve the quality of electricity supply in the area, is one of the state government’s greatest achievements. The 30MVA Injection Sub-Station in Nsukka, was the programme of the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) but received maximum support from Gov. Ugwuanyi’s administration which provided sundry assistance such as the resolution of all legal issues concerning the project, bush clearing as well as dealing with other obstructions impeding the line's passage, and construction of the outgoing feeders to supply power to end-users. This was disclosed by an aide on media and Publicity to the governor, Amoke Louis in a p...

Exclusive: Red Cross Symbol Not a Religious Sign – Says Red Cross Secretary as the Group Seeks Muslim Community’s Collaboration

30Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Fitness and Wellbeing, News, Nigeria, Safety

Exclusive: Red Cross Symbol Not a Religious Sign – Says Red Cross Secretary as the Group Seeks Muslim Community’s Collaboration

The Red Cross Society in Enugu has paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Imam of the Central mosque in the state to introduce and seek the collaboration of the Muslim community in addressing humanitarian challenges facing the state. Speaking during the visit, the organization’s Branch Secretary, Mr Tony Udegbu, described the Red Cross Society as a ‘’voluntary humanitarian organisation that is open to all irrespective of the religion, tribe, class, or political affiliation’’. Mr. Udegbu added that the Red Cross sign which the organisation is known for was not sign a religious sign as being misunderstood in some quarters but rather a reverse of the Switzerland flag which was adopted to honour the founder of the Red Cross, Sir Jean Henry Dunant, who was from the country. The Branch Secr...

2023: Nkanu Youths Advocate for Zoning of Enugu Governorship Position to its Zone

30Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria, Youths

2023: Nkanu Youths Advocate for Zoning of Enugu Governorship Position to its Zone

Youths from Enugu East Senatorial District, in Enugu State, under the auspices of Nkanu Youth Assembly, have renewed the quest for the governorship position of the state to return to the zone in line with the power rotation arrangement among the three senatorial zones. Speaking during the Nkanu Cultural Fiesta in Enugu, organised by the Nkanu Youth Assembly, the National President of the association, Hon. Edeani M. Edeani, applauded Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, who graced the occasion, for his administration's youth empowerment programmes, stressing that "the governor has been very supportive to the youth". According to a statement issued by Amoke Louis, aide to the governor, Edeani commended governor Ugwuanyi for supporting the youth group to open a poultry farm at Awkunanaw, Enugu So...

Red Cross Advocates for Safe Motherhood as Women Conclude August Meeting

1Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Fitness and Wellbeing, News, Nigeria, Women Empowerment

Red Cross Advocates for Safe Motherhood as Women Conclude August Meeting

The Nigerian Red Cross Society in Enugu State have sensitised women of Agulu, Umana community in Ezeagu Local Government Area (LGA) on safe pregnancy practices and hygiene promotion on the occasion of their just concluded annual August Conference. Speaking during the exercise, the Health Coordinator of the Red Cross in the state, Mrs. Jessie Maduekwe admonished the women to imbibe the habit of good personal and environmental hygiene which she said is a "win for everyone except the germs." Maduekwe who further described safe motherhood as a time of expectation and joy for a woman, her family and the entire community stressed the need for expecting mothers to take good care of themselves during pregnancy by ensuring healthy nutritious diet and ante-natal care. "Eating nutritious die...

Enugu Airport Reopens After 370 Days Closure as South East Leaders Commend Buhari

31Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Aviation, Finance, News, Nigeria, Transportation

Enugu Airport Reopens After 370 Days Closure as South East Leaders Commend Buhari

The federal government of Nigeria on Sunday commissioned the rehabilitated Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, for flight operations. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had closed the airport on August 24, 2019 for rehabilitation after its runway had become deplorable. In his address at the inauguration on Sunday, President Muhammadu Buhari who was represented by the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, describes the airport reopening as a “promise kept.” According to Buhari, the airport was important to the aviation industry as well as the people of the South-East because of its revenue base, noting that informed the concerted effort at delivering the airport on time. The minister stated that the Buhari had shown commitment towards the infrastructural...

Relocate Upland to Safer Ground, Red Cross Tells Residents of Flood Prone Communities as NiMet Raises Flood Alert

26Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Environment, News, Nigeria, Safety

Relocate Upland to Safer Ground, Red Cross Tells Residents of Flood Prone Communities as NiMet Raises Flood Alert

The Nigerian Red Cross Society, Enugu Chapter has asked residents of flood prone areas in Enugu State to relocate to safer ground as it aims to avert loss of lives and properties in the event of flood. The call was made when the group embarked on a sensitization campaign in Enugu along with other stakeholders to educate the residents on flood preparedness, mitigation and response. It comes after predictions by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) that 2020 will witness heavy rainfall with potential flood. Speaking during the exercise, the Disaster Management Coordinator of the Red Cross in Enugu, Michael Morris admonished members of the public to be observant and on alert throughout the rainy season and report any flood incident to the appropriate authorities. Morris said...